Elections are held the second Tuesday in March on even-numbered years. The mayor and districts two and three commissioners were elected in 2012 to four-year terms, districts one and four commissioners were elected in 2010 to four-year terms.

To qualify as a mayoral candidate, the citizen must be a voter in good standing in Broward County, and have been a resident of the City for at least 180 days immediately and continuously prior to qualifying for office.

To run as a candidate for a commission district seat, the citizen must be a voter in good standing in Broward County, and have resided within their designated election district for at least 180 days immediately and continuously prior to qualifying for elective office.